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23 November

Sea

The Bangladesh Navy Ship Sangu (P-713) sails on the water. The ship is painted grey and it has "P713" painted on its front and side in black. A clear blue sky acts as the background, with a few white clouds along the middle. The foreground is the sea, with a deep blue color.

Japan Hands Bangladesh $3.8M Patrol Boat Grant for Maritime Defense

Japan will provide patrol vessels to Bangladesh as part of its Official Security Assistance program, an armed forces development initiative.

21 November

Asia Pacific

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a ground-breaking ceremony in Pyongyang, 2021

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea Fires ‘Military Spy Satellite’ Southwards: Seoul Military

North Korea fired a military spy satellite southwards, Seoul said, after Japan confirmed that Pyongyang had warned it of an imminent launch.

21 November

Exercises

Joe Saballa

Japan Simulates Potential Chinese Attack on ‘Most Vulnerable’ Island

The Japanese military has conducted a maritime drill simulating potential Chinese attacks on an island Tokyo deems “most vulnerable.”

20 November

Americas

USS Cape St. George launches a Tomahawk cruise missile

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves Major Long-Range Missile Deal for Japan

The United States approved Japan's request to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles, part of Tokyo's bid to bolster defenses despite fresh dialogue with China.

12 November

Americas

North Korea Intercontinental ballistic missile

Staff Writer With AFP

US, S. Korea, Japan to Share N. Korea Missile Warning Data

United States, South Korea, and Japan agreed to activate a real-time data-sharing operation on North Korean missile launches next month.

9 November

Technology

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Juster Domingo

Japan Gives Philippines $4M to Enhance Its Coastal Security

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has received a 600-million yen ($4 million) grant from Japan to enhance its coastal security capabilities.

8 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil

The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

7 November

Sea

JS Mogami (FFM-1) is seen sailing in open water. A small strip of land serves as the distant background of the image. The ship's hull is colored grey, and the water is a dull, grayish blue.

Juster Domingo

Japan Aims for 12 New Mogami-Class Frigates in 5 Years

Japan will acquire 12 new Mogami-class frigates from 2024 to 2028 amid the government's recent push for a stronger defense posture.

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20 October

Asia Pacific

A soldier is seen in the center of the image carrying a Saab Carl-Gustaf Rifle on his shoulder. The background is tinted with green light, making the soldier cast a shadow on most of the image's right.

Juster Domingo

Japan Buys 300 Carl-Gustaf Rifles From Saab

Japan has ordered 300 Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles from arms manufacturer Saab.

19 October

Asia Pacific

Ship-board firing test of Japan's railgun

Joe Saballa

Japan Test-Fires Shipboard Railgun Counter-Hypersonic Weapon for First Time

Japan has successfully conducted the first-ever shipboard firing trial of its developmental railgun counter-hypersonic weapon.

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